Apollo 15 Explores Hidden Moon Crust After Lander Crash
Apollo 15 detected the deliberate crash of the Falcon lunar lander from Hadley Rille as seismometers on the Moon and at Apollo 12 and 14 sites recorded the quake. Scientists seek deep interior clues about the Moon’s formation, mantle, and potential liquid core.
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Hadley Rille
Scott
Irwin
Strangway
Gary Latham
Columbia University
Lamont-Doherty Geological Laboratory
Apollo 12
Moon
Astronauts Kids Take Trip In Stride
Astronauts' children adjust to space careers with calm curiosity. Lurton Scott and Mary Irwin describe how Stacey, Joyi, Jill, James, and Jan show quiet interest but no deep emotion as their fathers deploy for lunar work.
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Mary Irwin
Lunar
Scott
Irwin
Joyi
Jill
James
Jan
Apollo 15 Moon Walk Shows Human Adaptability
Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin demonstrated surprising adaptability on the lunar surface during the Apennine valley excursion. Dr. Joseph P. Allen noted improved walking technique with less leg motion and greater use of ankle movement, bounding forward toe to toe and lifting feet off the ground.
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David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Berry
Apennine Valley
Joseph P. Allen
Scott
Irwin
Earth
Worden Says Three A Space Crowd
Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred Worden complains of cramped quarters aboard the command ship as Mission Control notes the crew must complete suit stowage and cleanup before proceeding with scheduled scientific tasks. Worden adds that spaces are tight and much to move.
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Alfred M. Worden
Command Module
Earth
Leave Something Here For The Next Guy Moon Treasures Left Behind
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin sample moon rocks for the last time. They choose large bedrock chunks and describe crystalline features while weighing how much the lunar rover can carry.
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Irwin
Scott
Houston
Dave
Jimmy
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Farouk El-Baz
van Allen
Magnetopause
Shadow
Worden
Apollo 15
Associated Press
Rifle Canyon
Jim
Big Rock
Joe Allen
Big Rock Mountain
Joe
Apennine
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